Resist Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA

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Rating

Poor / 4

It didn't work

I initially tried the 2% BHA liquid for all skin types (white bottle), and had great results. I finally got to try this one after using the white bottle up. I got a really bad reaction to this one: cyctic acne and closed comedones. There's probably something different in the formulation of this one (compared to the white bottle) that doesn't sit well with my skin.

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Tuesday, March 03, 2015

Hello, and thank you for sharing your experience with us - we're sorry to hear this didn't work as expected for you! Please contact a member of our Customer Care team, who can assist you with a possible exchange or refund.

—Paula's Choice Research Team

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anna b

Reviewed on Saturday, February 28, 2015

20 out of 100

Rating

Worst / 4

disappointed

This stuff did absolutely nothing for my skin. In fact I got more whiteheads and blackheads
while I was using it. So, it may be a good product for some skin types, but not me! I also was
using the weekly retexturizing foaming treatment, and I can make the same comment about that one as well.
Too bad. I would have liked for it to work.

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Monday, March 02, 2015

Hello, and thank you for sharing your experience with us - we're sorry to hear this didn't work as expected for you! Please contact a member of our Customer Care team, who can assist you with a possible exchange or refund.

—Paula's Choice Research Team

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Randy, D

Reviewed on Thursday, February 26, 2015

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Awesome

I love this product and I use it everyday (twice) surprisingly this has lasted me about 1 year and half on the same bottle!! I even used throughout my 5 months on accutane. Buying again even though I still have a few weeks left on original bottle!

Coral R.

Reviewed on Wednesday, February 25, 2015

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

The best!

This my favorite BHA that I have tried! Makes my skin so smooth and has evened out my skin tone so much! I will probably use this forever.

Tatiana F.

Reviewed on Wednesday, February 25, 2015

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Amazing!!!

This is just as good as the Skin Perfecting BHA liquid except that this has added beneficial and anti-aging ingredients that soothe your skin and leaves your skin feeling so soft. This does not dry your skin at all. It's so gentle yet effective that you can even apply it around your eyes! Highly recommend for any skin type!!

Kiah K.

Reviewed on Tuesday, February 24, 2015

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Officially my favorite BHA - tried them all.

I have tried all the other BHA formulas by PC, and this one is it. I have dry-combo skin that is always prone to severe dehydration (esp. in winter) but on the flip side congests very easily with the wrong products. The other liquids all felt drying; the gels, for some reason, caused flaking and some moisture imbalance; and the lotions were all too greasy to use with the moisturizers I am using. This stuff goes on weightless and doesn't strip my skin at all. I use it only at night. It's perfect.

Evie Y.

Reviewed on Saturday, February 21, 2015

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

This works! No more blackheads!

I used the BHA liquid a year ago and it irritated my skin. But I decided to try this product and it really works! No irritation, just a blackhead-free nose after only 4 days of use. Moreover, the rest of my face feels smoother and looks brighter. The pores on my cheeks are tighter. I do use the Antioxidant Serum after this and wear sunscreen during the day.

Anonymous

Reviewed on Tuesday, February 03, 2015

60 out of 100

Rating

Neutral / 4

Good product, but too small!

I really enjoyed using this product, and it gave me great looking skin, but it lasted less than a month. The picture is kind of deceiving, because when I got it, it was quite a small/skinny bottle. For the price, I was expecting almost double.

Marcela

Reviewed on Sunday, January 25, 2015

40 out of 100

Rating

Poor / 4

Didn't work

I'm 33 years old, who still suffers from break outs, cystic acne, who is also concern with aging skin. I have red spots left from old blemishes, that take a long time to heal. This product has helped with the skin tone nut not with preventing blemishes. I even bought a second bottle trying to give it a fair shot, however, I still have congested pores, new blemishes and cystic acne around my chin. I also bought the night moisturizer that goes with this line but didn't notice a change.

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Monday, January 26, 2015

Hello, and thank you for sharing your experience with us - we're sorry to hear this didn't work as expected for you! Please contact a member of our Customer Care team, who can assist you with a possible exchange or refund.

—Paula's Choice Research Team

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Ann B.

Reviewed on Tuesday, January 20, 2015

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

My Holy Grail BHA product!

Love this stuff, am on my third bottle! I used it every morning after cleansing my face, before I put makeup on. I used to use the BHA 2% liquid and loved it too, but love this more because it does not leave a residue on my skin. I simply pour a little bit into my hands and apply it to my face and neck. I have bad nose blackheads, and this stuff keeps my nose blackhead free. This keeps my skin SO clear, I have not had any breakouts since I have been using this. Can't live without it!!

Clara

Reviewed on Sunday, January 18, 2015

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Great Product!

I love this product! In fact, I'm very pleased with all of PC's products I have tried. I have bought numerous brands and I can honestly say....these are the best. No need to look any further! For the first time in years, I am enjoying a clearer complexion, smaller pores and skin free of irritation.

M.B.

Reviewed on Thursday, January 15, 2015

80 out of 100

Rating

Good / 4

Worth sticking with it

I have just about used up my first bottle of this and am about to buy another. It took a LONG time to start seeing any results. For the first month or so, it seemed like my skin was breaking out more, not less. But it's now been almost three months of consistent daily use and I think this is keeping the breakouts down. I still get some blemishes here and there, but it's not nearly as bad as it used to be before I started using this. So, it's worth sticking with it!

Jennie M.

Reviewed on Saturday, January 10, 2015

80 out of 100

Rating

Good / 4

Like better than Skin Balancing formula

I tried the skin balancing 2% BHA one also and I like this one better because it is more of a water-like consistency and doesn't leave any feeling of residue on my skin. The skin balancing one has kind of an oil texture on the skin. So that's why I like this one better. Doesn't dryout or sting or anything.

Anonymous

Reviewed on Saturday, January 10, 2015

60 out of 100

Rating

Neutral / 4

High Hopes

I read all the comments on this website and I was struggling with getting this or the 2% BHA gel and decided this might be for me. I haven't seen much difference and I'm very disappointed. I might try the BHA 2% gel but I haven't made up my mind yet.

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Monday, January 12, 2015

Hello, and thank you for your comments - we're sorry to hear this didn't work as expected for you! Please contact a member of our Customer Care team, who can assist you with a possible exchange or refund.

—Paula's Choice Research Team

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Jemah H.

Reviewed on Wednesday, January 07, 2015

40 out of 100

Rating

Poor / 4

Prefer the original 2% BHA formula

This formula did not work for me at all. When I initially made my order I didn't realize that this was a different formula of the regular pore refining 2% BHA, which I have used for many years and really like. This formula has left my sensitive acne prone skin irritated and broken out. So if you have previously used the old BHA formulas and are interested in this Resist version I recommend that you try the sample size first.

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Wednesday, January 07, 2015

Hello, and thank you for your comments - we're sorry to hear this didn't work as expected for you! Please contact a member of our Customer Care team for information about a possible exchange or refund.

—Paula's Choice Research Team

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Green V.

Reviewed on Wednesday, January 07, 2015

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Forever the best

Can"t say more about this toner, its the best and my favourite. Light but full of good stuff. Wish it was a bigger bottle though.

Zoe M.

Reviewed on Friday, January 02, 2015

80 out of 100

Rating

Good / 4

Improved texture, Decreased oil

Pros: Decreases redness with my pale, sensitive skin; Reduces break-outs; Removes blackheads almost as well as 10% AHA; can be used daily.
Cons: Price and fairly meager amount of product.
This product has eliminated my use of the Pore-Refining toner which never did much, though I really liked the ingredients. I do find this drying, but using the Resist Clear moisturizer afterward leaves my skin softer than ever and the two together have done wonders. Less is more with this product, IMO.

Amelia R

Reviewed on Friday, December 19, 2014

80 out of 100

Rating

Good / 4

Good Product

I like this product... but I don't like that it costs more than the other BHA liquid and then I get less product. I expected I would get at least the same amount of product (4oz). Needless to say I didn't notice a huge difference so I'm going back to my regular 2% BHA liquid.

autumn

Reviewed on Monday, December 15, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

This changed my skin.

I recently started using this with my 2 holy grail products (Missha's Time Revolution First Treatment Essence, and Elta MD's UV-Clear sunscreen for acne- and hyperpigmentation-prone skin). After adding Paula's Choice products, specifically this exfoliant, my results from other products started to gain speed, and my skin is now the best it has ever looked in my life, since I ruined it with Accutane as a teenager. This exfoliant refines my skin, clears pores, and makes my skin 'glow.' Recommend.

Susan

Reviewed on Thursday, December 11, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

What a difference!

I recently purchased the sample bottle and have been using for nearly a week. I can already see quite a difference in the appearance of enlarged pores on my nose, which is where I was having problems. The real pleasure comes from how much smoother my face feels and appears. I'm hoping the benefits will continue as I keep using this product. Will definitely be buying the full sized bottle when I place my next PC order. Maybe BHA is the answer for me since the BHA body lotion is another fave.

setb

Reviewed on Thursday, December 11, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

Duplicate

Great product! However, it is the exact same formula as the "new" Mens Soothe and Smooth. So save yourself a buck and purchase that one…..

JULIE K.

Reviewed on Wednesday, December 10, 2014

100 out of 100

Rating

Best / 4

WHAT'S NOT TO LIKE??

I've never RAVED about a beauty product before. Any product. I love PC's products and have used them for several years. My skin looks good most of the time and I have no doubt that PC products help it. But, like others, I have issues/bad habits. Like picking at my pores--especially on my nose. NOTHING ever helped--masks, scrubs, Biore strips, etc. So I picked. And picked. Probably 20 minutes per day! NO MORE! Clean, clear, smaller pores. What am I to do with those 20 minutes now? :-D

Janice

Reviewed on Tuesday, December 09, 2014

40 out of 100

Rating

Poor / 4

Want to like it, but don't think it's for me

I've been using this product every other night, and only in a small quantity. I put some of the liquid on the palm of my hand and use my fingers to apply it to my face. The first thing I noticed was that it made my face incredibly red, so it looks like a sunburn. I decided that since I had never tried a BHA product before, it would just take my skin a few uses to get used to this new product. However, with more uses, the redness still continues, and lasts an entire day.

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Tuesday, December 09, 2014

Hello,

We're sorry to hear that this product did perform as expected for you. Please feel free to contact our Customer Service department for an exchange or refund.

—Admin

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Kelly S.

Reviewed on Monday, December 08, 2014

40 out of 100

Rating

Poor / 4

Maybe not for me

I really liked this exfoliant for the first couple of days that I used it. Overall I would say it works quite similar to the Skin Perfecting 2% BHA liquid plus the added benefit of quick drying. Or so I thought it was an added benefit- I believe this has caused my lips and surrounding skin to become very chapped. I keep it away from my lips as much as I can during application, but that's hard when my chin and nose are problem areas. I really wanted to love it.

Customer Service Response

Replied on: Monday, December 08, 2014

Hello, and thank you for your comments - we're sorry to hear this didn't work as expected for you! Please contact a member of our Customer Care team, who can help assist you with a possible exchange or refund.

—Paula's Choice Research Team

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autumn

Reviewed on Sunday, December 07, 2014

80 out of 100

Rating

Good / 4

I like it so far...

My skin: breakout-prone, especially on jawline and cheeks; dehydrated and oily at the same time (overproduces oil to combat dryness lucky me), sensitive, redness-prone, and my skin is lazy and doesn't exfoliate itself. I use this after using a toner, and pour a little into my hand and dab it on. I LOVE the way this feels on the skin, it's liquidy and absorbs right away. Instantly my skin feels smoother and pores look a tiny bit smaller. I really like it so far, hopefully the results continue.

What makes this product unique?This daily-use liquid exfoliant is ideal for those struggling with wrinkles and breakouts. It dramatically improves skin's texture by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as unclogging and minimizing pores. Star ingredients such as salicylic acid and antioxidants deliver effective pore-penetrating exfoliation while stimulating the production of skin-firming collagen, so you’ll see fewer breakouts and wrinkles. The unique light-as-water liquid feels completely weightless, yet is specially formulated to be non-drying. Anti-irritants and skin-repairing ingredients work together to calm redness as they soothe and refine skin. Resist Daily Pore-Refining Treatment 2% BHA has a pH range of 3.5-3.9.

Who is this product for?This product is ideal for those concerned with wrinkles and breakouts. Its weightless formula is especially suited for individuals with oily or combination skin, enlarged pores, stubborn blackheads, or breakouts who also want to have younger-looking skin.

NOTE: Those allergic to aspirin (acetylsalicylate) should not use products containing salicylic acid (beta hydroxy acid).

Sources to support the claims made for Resist Daily Pore-Refining Treatment 2% BHA

DIRECTIONS: Apply once or twice daily after cleansing and toning. Lightly soak a cotton pad and apply over the entire face, including the eye area (avoid the lower lash line and eyelids). Do not rinse. For daytime, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 25 or greater.

Resist Daily Pore-Refining Treatment is the first daily-use BHA product that combines a light-as-water texture with 2% salicylic acid, anti-aging peptides, repairing ingredients, and antioxidants. Together, this liquid exfoliates, improves multiple signs of aging, clears blackheads, bumps, and other breakouts, and reduces redness and enlarged pores. It is the daily exfoliant step in our Resist routine for those with combination to oily skin, and is specially formulated for those struggling with wrinkles, enlarged pores and breakouts—all at the same time.

Choose the best BHA for you based on your skin type, concerns, and texture preferences. Liquids and gels are great for oily or combination skin; lotions are ideal for normal to dry skin or combination skin with drier areas.

If you’re using BHA 9 as a spot treatment, then yes, your skin will benefit further from daily application of Resist Daily Pore-Refining Treatment on your face, neck, and chest. If you are routinely applying BHA 9 over your entire face, then you likely don’t need to add this exfoliant, too.

Assuming you’re using the Resist Weekly Retexturizing Foam as a once-weekly treatment at night, you’d simply apply Resist Daily Pore-Refining Treatment that morning, and then twice daily on the days you won’t be applying the Weekly Retexturizing Foam. Optional: You can experiment with applying the Daily Pore-Refining Treatment just before the Weekly Retexturizing Foam. This can provide a “peel-like” action that may produce better results than using either exfoliant alone. Pay close attention to how your skin responds and stop combining use if you see signs of irritation (flaking or increased sensitivity).